As a fellow linebacker in the 2012 draft, Luke Kuechly was the cream of the crop. I respect the hell out of his decision to retire. He missed 3 games in ‘15, & the final 6 games of ‘16 with a ...

Kuechly then, with one arm still engaged on Gronkowski, grabbed Gillislee with one hand and brought him down to the turf. Luke Kuechly sheds another Rob Gronkowski block to tackle Mike Gillislee.

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly announced that he is retiring from the NFL Tuesday. Kuechly will go down as one of the best Panthers of all-time, but is he a Pro Football Hall of Famer?

— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) February 7, 2025 Luke Kuechly not being a first ballot hall of famer is a decision for sure. — Eric Ray (@EricRayweather) February 7, 2025 ...

In 2011, the Panthers picked Cam Newton first overall. In 2012, Luke Kuechly was the selection at nine overall. Newton would go on to win an MVP, the only one in franchise history.

Panthers legend Luke Kuechly has one very controversial opinion on how his former team might use the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly made his ...

Kuechly did not specify the reason he decided to walk away from the field, but as ESPN notes, he has had previous head injuries. Between 2015 and 2017, he missed seven games due to concussions.

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) runs past Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Indianapolis.

Luke Kuechly didn't have cable in his home so he wouldn't be distracted from watching film. He also knows the starters on opposing teams in the NFC South.

Luke Kuechly’s time with the Carolina Panthers is not over. The team announced that the formerlinebacker is taking on a role in the team’s front office as a pro scout after the Panthers shared ...

It’s a very different experience. Luke is the exact opposite of that.” Kuechly made his NFL regular-season debut in Week 1 at Tampa in what was also the debut of new Bucs coach Greg Schiano.